SOC Vulnerability Management AESS Lead - Senior

ECS Tech Inc • Fairfax, VA

10h

About The Position

ECS is seeking a SOC Vulnerability Management AESS Lead - Senior to support the Army National Guard (ARNG) Enterprise Network Operations and Cybersecurity Support (ENOCS) program. Supporting Task 3 — Cybersecurity Operations Support, this senior role leads endpoint security scanning and validation operations, directs AESS execution, verifies coverage, and coordinates remediation across supported enterprise environments. The position contributes directly to ENOCS delivery of 24/7/365 cybersecurity engineering, operations, vulnerability management, and compliance support across the DoDIN-Army-NG area of responsibility, working closely with SOC personnel, system owners, endpoint administrators, and other cybersecurity teams to strengthen defensive cyberspace operations and continuous monitoring outcomes.
In this role, the selected candidate will help protect ARNG classified and unclassified network environments that support more than 120,000 users and approximately 141,000 endpoints across roughly 2,800 sites in 54 states and territories. The position operates within a mission environment that enables Title 10 and Title 32 operations, mobilization readiness, domestic emergency response, and classified SIPRNet operations. The role aligns AESS vulnerability management activities with ARNG cybersecurity requirements and the broader ENOCS security ecosystem, including coordination with the NETCOM Global Cyber Center, DISA DCDC, SOC monitoring functions, RMF processes in eMASS, POA&M tracking, and compliance obligations tied to STIGs, IAVMs, and ARNG/DoD directives.
Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Security Clearance: Secret Eligible
• Required Certifications: DCWF Work Role 541-Vulnerability Assessment Analyst — Intermediate proficiency; must hold ONE OR MORE of the following: CEH(P), RCCE Level 1, Cloud+, CPTE, FITSP-A, GCED, GCIH, GCSA, GICSP, GSEC, PenTest+, Security+
• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity
• Bachelors degree or higher in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering
• Demonstrated experience leading endpoint vulnerability scanning, validation, and remediation coordination in enterprise environments.
• Experience overseeing endpoint visibility, scan coverage verification, and data accuracy for cybersecurity operations and compliance reporting.
• Working knowledge of STIGs, IAVMs, RMF processes, POA&M management, and continuous monitoring practices.
• Experience coordinating with SOC analysts, system owners, and endpoint administrators to track and validate corrective actions.
• Ability to develop operational metrics and compliance reporting that support audit readiness and enterprise cybersecurity risk management.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity operations in classified and unclassified environments.
• Familiarity with AESS-supported endpoint security operations within an Army or DoD enterprise context.

Responsibilities

• Lead AESS endpoint security scanning and validation activities across supported enterprise environments to identify, prioritize, and track endpoint vulnerabilities.
• Oversee configuration, sustainment, and operational effectiveness of AESS tools to ensure reliable endpoint visibility, accurate scan data, and complete security coverage.
• Verify vulnerability scanning coverage and data quality across enterprise endpoints supporting ARNG operations in 54 states and territories.
• Coordinate remediation activities with system owners, endpoint administrators, and SOC personnel to resolve identified weaknesses and validate corrective actions.
• Ensure vulnerability management activities align with STIGs, IAVMs, RMF requirements, and applicable DoD and ARNG cybersecurity directives.
• Maintain accurate POA&M documentation and support eMASS-related continuous monitoring and compliance activities for endpoint security findings.
• Produce operational metrics, status reporting, and compliance artifacts that support audit readiness, cybersecurity governance, and enterprise risk management objectives.
• Support Task 3 deliverables by contributing to continuous scanning, remediation, and compliance monitoring efforts that strengthen ARNG defensive cyberspace operations.
• Coordinate vulnerability management actions within the broader SOC and cybersecurity operations framework, including collaboration across 24x7x365 monitoring functions and engagement points with NETCOM Global Cyber Center and DISA DCDC as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior